Harnessing Nuclear Power: 7 reactors of India
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP), Tamil Nadu:
India's largest nuclear power plant with 2 pressurized water reactors (PWRs) & capacity of 2000 MW.
Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS),
Maharashtra:
Second most capacity in India of1480 MW. it has 4 pressurized heavy water reactors (PHWRs).
Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS):
It houses six PHWRs that contribute to a total installed capacity of 940 MW.
Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS), Uttar Pradesh:
It features two PHWRs with a combined installed capacity of 440 MW.
Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS), Gujarat:
It is equipped with two PHWRs, generating a total installed capacity of 440 MW.
Kaiga Generating Station (KGS), Karnataka:
It operates four PHWRs, delivering an installed capacity of 1080 MW.
Kalpakkam Atomic Power
Station
(KAPP), Tamil Nadu:
It incorporates 2 PHWRs & 1 boiling water reactor (BWR), producing capacity of 540 MW.
Advantages of Nuclear Power
Nuclear power is a reliable and consistent source of clean energy with low greenhouse gas emissions.
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Challenges and Safety
Ensuring the safety and security of nuclear power plants remains a paramount concern for India.